In a move that can only be described as a spectacle for the ages, Donald Trump, in his infinite wisdom, granted a presidential pardon to Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the former CEO of Binance. This miraculous act of forgiveness wiped away his criminal charges related to the Bank Secrecy Act, leaving the crypto world gasping in amazement.
The news, which could have been straight out of a soap opera, ignited a spark of optimism throughout the Binance ecosystem. Naturally, this caused a surge of activity in various altcoins. But which ones? Well, let’s dive into the whirlwind of numbers, tokens, and drama.
1. WLFI – A Dramatic Rebound in Holders
The pardon didn’t just erase CZ’s sins-it also served as a political endorsement of crypto. Naturally, projects tied to Trump are basking in this newfound glory. WLFI’s stablecoin is a key player in a $2 billion Abu Dhabi-Binance deal, which essentially means big bucks for Binance’s future.
Some critics-those fun-loving skeptics-warn that this may blur the line between politics and finance. But who cares about that? The markets certainly didn’t, as WLFI’s price spiked nearly 14% in just 24 hours. Trading volume? Over $300 million-double what it was before. Classic case of “good news, good price” in action.
And here’s the kicker: the number of WLFI holders-which had been declining for about a month-began to recover. Just a tiny uptick, but hey, a win is a win. A sign of investor confidence returning after WLFI dropped nearly 30% last month? Perhaps.
Charts also reveal that WLFI’s holder count fell from 124,520 to 124,380-no one’s going to throw a party for that. But after the pardon news? Back up to 124,450. A modest rise, but a clear sign that some investors are ready to put their trust back in.
2. Aster (ASTER) – Token Withdrawals Hit an All-Time High
Aster, a DEX perpetually anchored to the BNB Chain, received a nice little bump from CZ’s pardon. CZ’s endorsement didn’t hurt either. After all, YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs) is a backer of Aster, and we all know the power of that connection.
With this juicy news, Aster investors couldn’t resist. According to on-chain data, nearly 10 million ASTER tokens were withdrawn from exchanges within 24 hours. And surprise, surprise, the price went up by over 12% during the same period. Coincidence? Hardly.
“Just withdrew 50 ASTER again from my profits to my personal wallet for long-term holdings and will keep doing this until it reaches $5-$10. Is anyone else doing this, or is it just me? I’m extremely bullish on ASTER because of CZ,” investor AltcoinsGuy shared.
Aster also launched a Rocket Launch campaign on October 23, combining a liquidity initiative with a buyback plan. Investors must be thrilled to bits by this combo, and it only adds fuel to the fire of investor confidence.
3. 4 – Whale Investors Take the Bait
Now, onto the meme token everyone’s been talking about: 4. Created on the four.meme platform, this token has a market cap of around $120 million. And don’t let the meme-y name fool you-it’s got some serious traction.
The recent “BNB Season” hype has pushed investors to dive into small-cap tokens within the Binance ecosystem. The pardon news was just the cherry on top, fueling further enthusiasm among meme lovers and investors alike. 💰
4.
4 means ignore FUD, but that’s not all….
4 is a mindset and a movement,
4 is tokenized support for CZ & all builders,
4 is the ultimate sign to never stop believing,
We never had a doubt…
Congratulations on the news @cz_binance!
– 4🔸 (@4onbsc) October 23, 2025
The numbers speak for themselves. Nansen data shows that the top 100 wallets holding 4 increased their balances by 6.86%, while exchange reserves dropped by nearly 8% after the pardon. And, to make it even juicier, 4’s price skyrocketed more than 30% in just one day. 🚀
4 also appeared on the Binance Alpha listing, which has sparked rumors that it might soon make its debut on Binance Spot. If that happens, the current accumulation could be seen as a savvy strategic move for those holding on for dear life. HODL, anyone?
All three of these altcoins share direct or indirect ties to the Binance ecosystem and CZ, making them rare bright spots in an otherwise drab October market. While BNB and its associated projects are shining, the rest of the crypto landscape remains stuck in a rut. But who’s complaining when you’ve got CZ in your corner?
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2025-10-24 12:38